Cyclanthera ribiflora
(Schltdl.) Cogn.
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Description
A pumpkin family herb. It is a vine. The leaves have 3 lobes. The fruit are green and have long spines. They are 2.5 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - dry | 5.6 | — | — | 16.9 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Cyclanthera eremocarpa Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. angustiloba Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. genuina Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. subintegrifolia Cogn.Elaterium biflorum D. Dietr.Elaterium ribiflorum Schltdl.Sicyos eremocarpus S. SchauerSicyos muricatus Galeotti ex Cogn.
Also Known As
Nexcolo, Nexcolom
References (2)
- Lira, R. & Caballero, J., 2002, Ethnobotany of the Wild Mexican Cucurbitaceae. Economic Botany 56(4) pp. 380-398
- Mapes, C. & Basurto, F., 2016, Biodiversity and Edible Plants of Mexico. Chapter 5 in R. Lira, et al. (eds.), Ethnobotany of Mexico, Ethnobiology, Springer. p 112
